Environmental Health

The Division of Environmental Health carries out functions mandated by state and
local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances. The mission of the Division is “To
safeguard life, promote human health, and protect the environment through the practice
of modern environmental health science, the use of technology, rules, public education,
and above all, dedication to the public trust.” Click the tabs below to learn more about our services.

Food & Lodging

New and remodeled establishment plan review

Permitting of food and lodging establishments that serve the public

Routine inspection of a wide range of establishments that serve the public including
but not limited to foodservice establishments, day cares, schools, institutions,
tattoo parlors, and lodging establishments

Complaint investigations

Disease outbreak investigations

Lead

Public Education

Performs environmental investigations when children less than six years old are
confirmed with elevated levels of lead in their blood

Wastewater/Septic

Public Education

Enforces on-site sewage disposal laws and regulations

Performs soil/site evaluations to determine if property not served by a public sewer
system is suitable for a septic tank system

Inspects the installation of septic tank systems

Complaint investigations

Wells

Public Education

Enforces state and local private drinking water well laws and rules

Permitting and inspection of new wells, well repairs and well abandonment